Ingredients:Organic pork, Water, Sea salt, Organic spices (contains paprika), Organic Potato starch, Fruit and spice extracts, Sodium bicarbonate, Natural smoke. NO PRESERVATIVES NO ANTIBIOTICS NO GLUTEN, DAIRY, SOY NO CELERY EXTRACT NITRITES PORK RAISED CAGE FREE PORK VEGETARIAN GRAIN FED NO SUGAR The post Organic Sliced Capicola appeared first on McLean Meats - Clean Deli Meat & Healthy Meals ..read more

The four types of farming include conventional, organic, regenerative and biodynamic. Conventional Farming Conventional farming uses synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and monocultures are common in these farming systems. This type of farming is geared towards maximizing the yield of a single crop while decreasing costs. Unfortunately, this approach often results in an imbalance of soil health, fewer beneficial insects, and higher levels of toxins in the food and the environment. Many people are concerned about the potential for toxic residues on food produced through conventional farming ..read more

Are the “healthy” foods we eat really healthy? What are the most common pesticides used on food crops in Canada and the USA, and are they harmful to human health? As of 2023, several pesticides and herbicides remain legal for agricultural use in the USA and Canada. These include Atrazine, Glyphosate (commonly known as Roundup), Chlorpyrifos, Metolachlor, and 2,4-D. Despite their widespread use, concerns have been raised about the potentially harmful effects these chemicals may have on human health and the environment. Atrazine Atrazine, a known endocrine disrupter, is particularly toxic to a ..read more

Cellular agriculture (also known as “cultured meat” or “lab grown meat”) is an emerging field that involves growing animal cells in a laboratory environment. In 2013, Dr. Mark Post of Maastricht University in the Netherlands presented the world’s first lab-grown hamburger. Since then, there has been a growing interest in the potential of cellular agriculture to provide new sources of protein and reduce environmental impacts associated with traditional meat production. Cultured or lab-grown meat is real meat made from the cells of real animals. The process begins with scientists taking a s ..read more

As of 2022 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), has mandated new regulations to appear on the front of food packaging and labels. Now, companies are required to include an icon if the food is high in saturated fat, sodium and sugar. But what about deli meat products that contain nitrites, a known carcinogen? While sodium nitrite is an effective preservative, it also has some drawbacks. The most serious concern is that it can form cancer-causing compounds called nitrosamines. These nitrosamines can be formed when sodium nitrite reacts with heat and certain proteins in meat. The IARC/WHO ..read more

Want to elevate your healthy meals with a touch of divine? If you’re looking for creative ways to spruce up your healthy diet, herbs, and spices are the way to go! Not only can they make food taste delicious, but many popular ingredients such as turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic come packed with unique health benefits. Add turmeric for anti-inflammation, garlic to aid digestion, or use cinnamon for blood sugar control. The best part is you don’t have to worry about any extra calories– just the yummy taste that comes from combining herbs and spices in creative ways! Get Creating with Curry Unlea ..read more

The After the Bell program in Canada is a unique initiative that works to provide access to nutritious food for children from low-income families. Since 2015, Food Banks Canada’s #AftertheBellProgram has been providing nutritious, child-friendly food packs to children who experience food insecurity during the summer months when school meal programs aren’t available. They deliver food packs to participating food banks in 200 communities across Canada each containing healthy, kid-friendly foods. These food packs are carefully assembled with nutritious, shelf stable items like hummus, crackers ..read more

ESG, or Environmental Social Governance, is an area that’s become increasingly important in how we conduct business and our everyday lives. Launched in the early 2000s by the United Nations, ESG is a set of standards that companies must adhere to in order to ensure their activities are sustainable and ethical. This includes reducing or eliminating negative environmental impacts, promoting social responsibility, and creating governance structures that promote ethical practices. With climate change being an even bigger issue than ever before, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the im ..read more

Spring has arrived and with it, a feeling of rebirth and rejuvenation. We’ve endured the long Canadian winter and are now looking forward to spending more time outside. Spring has always been associated with a deep house clean, but where did this annual ritual come from? The ritual of spring cleaning dates back centuries. For many countries in the northern hemisphere, spring was the time to remove winter’s ashes and soot from homes. People used to live with open fireplaces, and the ashes from these fires would accumulate throughout winter. In some countries, spring cleaning is more than just ..read more

Gene editing, also known as genome editing, is a process that uses genetic engineering techniques to modify the DNA of an organism. It involves manipulating genes by altering the sequence and structure of their nucleotides or inserting new pieces of DNA into existing gene strands. Gene editing has been used in research since the mid-1990s and has recently gained attention for its potential to revolutionize the way we produce food and medicine. However, while gene editing has been seen as a revolutionary tool that could have major benefits in areas like agricultural productivity, food securit ..read more